What defines 914 GT Tribute project, General thoughts and opinions on what is necessary to call a project a "GT Tribute project" Options

[rtmchale2]

I recently bought a 1975 914, no engine or transaxle, as part of the purchase, but enough of the car left that it makes sense to do some sort restoration project with it.

I was thinking I would do a GT tribute project out of it, but I am curious to see what the community feels is important to label a project as "GT Tribute"

From what I gather the key elements of such a project would include the following.
- pumped up engine (is a 4 cylinder 2.0L qualify)
- 5 lug conversion
- bigger brakes
- suspension upgrades
- GT fender flares
- appropriate interior additions (console and gauges for example)

Are any of these non-negioable to classify a project as a GT Tribute. Or is more like "I'm doing a GT Tribute, lets have some fun, and let's do a really awesome details job" that is more important.

Trying to gauge how to go about such a project that would results in the greatest value at the end of the project and also get kudos when showing it off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mepstein]

I agree with Steve. Driving a race car in the street is fun at first but gets old really fast. Even just buckling into five point seat belts and not being able to roll down the passenger window or pick up your phone from the floor is a pita. The noise looses its appeal pretty quickly and rarely will a significant other travel with you. The guys who go too far with their suspension learn that what works well for the track isn’t much fun on the street. I’ve been in a couple 914’s and a bunch of 911’s that fit the above description. The owners either sell them after a bit or rarely drive them. Fun to look at but not the best direction for most people.

I’ll call most any 914 with flares and a six a GT but I’m no gatekeeper. If your “GT” has a four cylinder or Suby, it’s all good.

One last nit pick. I don’t see many people these days trying “alternative” flares. Thank you. Personally, I could never warm up to anything other than factory style flares.